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Are periodic saline enemas good for your colon since it's cleansing? can they (enemas) damage your body or are they largely benign/safe to use?
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Saline enemas: I know of no evidence that saline enemas are either cleansing or healthy. I recommend you go to UpToDate and look it up.
Answered 2/28/2016
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